Coco Johnsen
Coco Johnsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nancy Johnsen April 6, 1966 |
| Occupation(s) | Model, fashion designer |
Nancy "Coco" Johnsen[1] is an American model, former Playboy Cyber Girl and fashion designer.[2][3]
Controversy
In 2003, Johnsen began dating television host Bill Maher. In November 2004, at the end of their 17-month relationship, Johnsen sued Maher for US$9 million for "pain and suffering" for alleged "insulting, humiliating and degrading racial comments." Her suit stated that Maher promised to marry her and father her children, support her financially, and purchase a Beverly Hills home. Her suit also alleged that she quit her job as a flight attendant and occasional model to be with him.[4] Maher's lawyers in their response filed on November 23, 2004, in Los Angeles Superior Court said Maher is a "confirmed bachelor, and a very public one at that" who "never promised to marry [Johnsen] or to have children with her."[5] Maher's filing stated that, after the relationship had ended, Johnsen "launched a campaign to embarrass, humiliate, and extort ridiculous sums of money from Bill Maher." Johnsen had previously accused another former boyfriend of rape and kidnapping in 1997, charges later dismissed for lack of evidence.[6][7][8] The 2004 lawsuit was dismissed on May 2, 2005.[1][9]
References
- ^ a b "Judge Dismisses $9M Lawsuit Against Bill Maher". Fox News/Associated Press. May 4, 2005.
- ^ Agendamag.com
- ^ The New York Times
- ^ "Bill Maher Hit With Palimony Suit". Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ People.com
- ^ "Maher: Ex Is Serial Shakedown Artist". The Smoking Gun. November 29, 2004.
- ^ "The Fix ". Salon. November 30, 2004.
- ^ Keller, Julie (November 30, 2004). "Bill Maher Cries 'Con'". E!.
- ^ Hagan, Joe (April 9, 2012). "It Won’t Hurt You. It's Vapor." New York magazine. p. 6.